CALL FOR ENTRIES:

Dualities

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In-Person Gallery Show
juried by Bonnie Powers & Jeffrey Levin

Exhibit dates: February 6 – March 14, 2024

 

DESCRIPTION

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit work for DUALITIES
juried by Bonnie Powers & Jeffrey Levin of Poet and the Bench, Mill Valley

 

Duality Definition: The quality of being dual, a juxtaposition of 2 different elements.  Dualities express a sense of opposition or contrast between 2 parts.  This exhibition will highlight dualities created through texture, gesture, color, subject, proportion, and more.

Examples:

    light and dark

    expanding and contracting

    yin and yang

    rough and smooth

    black and white

    up and down

    good and evil

    expansion and contraction

    sharp and dull

    rich and poor

    energetic and quiet

The possibilities are endless! See what resonates with you and your creations.

Abstract pieces, figurative pieces realistic, representational pieces, and 3-D work are all welcome.

 

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY

 


MEDIA

All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works

  • Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
  • Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
  • Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.

ART PREPARATION

  • All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
  • Max size for wall pieces: 48” wide | 60” high
  • Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
  • Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact 
  • Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)

ENTRY PROCESS

Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941

You can download and bring two copies of the submission PDF or fill out the form in person when you drop off. Payments will be accepted when artwork is delivered.

ENTRY FEE

$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members
for up to three pieces paid at time of drop off
via check, cash or credit card.

HAND DELIVERY Entry Dates

  • Fri, Jan 26, 11 am to 4 pm
  • Sat, Jan 27, 10 am to 1 pm

 

Pick up times for non selected work:

  • Tues, Jan 30, 10 am to 1 pm
  • Thus, Feb 1, 10 am to 1 pm
  • Sat, Feb 3, 10 am to Noon

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Artist Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, February 6, 4:00 pm

Reception
Tuesday, February 6, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

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Pick up unsold works

  • Friday March 15, 10 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday March 16, 10 am to 1 pm


DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM PDF

Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.

Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.


By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to GALLERY POLICIES shown below.

 

GALLERY POLICIES/REQUIREMENTS
In-Person Gallery Exhibits

By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to the following:

  • Participants: Open to all artists age 16 and over.
  • Artwork Eligibility: Works previously shown in the O'Hanlon or Loft Galleries (in-person shows) are not eligible for other in-person shows. The same pieces may be considered for an Online show.
  • Artwork Size: Maximum 48" width for wall hung pieces, including any frame. No height limits for most exhibits. (Note: Size limits may vary for specific exhibits – check the individual Call for Entries for details.)
  • Exhibit Curation: For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing. Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
  • Exhibit Timeline: Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
  • Liability/Insurance: While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
  • Artwork Sales: Buyers will pay Artist directly for any art sales. Artist agrees to contact OHCA of this sale and make a donation to OHCA of 30% of the sale price, on all sales of artwork within the first 60 days of the exhibition. This includes all artwork exhibited in an OHCA Gallery, in an online OHCA website gallery, and facilitated by OHCA. Donations to OHCA are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law.
  • Artwork Pricing: Artwork does not need to be for sale. You may mark a piece as NFS (Not For Sale) or POR (Price on Request.)
  • Publicity: By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.
  • Newsletter: Artists agree to be added to the O'Hanlon Center Newsletter mailing list, and may unsubscribe at any time.
Postcard for wabi-sabi exhibit 2023

Design: JFT

ABOUT THE JURORS:

Bonnie Powers & Jeffrey Levin

Poet and the Bench Co-Founders, husband and wife team, Goldsmith Jeffrey Levin and Curator Bonnie Powers.

Jeffrey creates fine and custom jewelry for women and men. In addition to his eponymous collection, Jeffrey designs commitment rings, engagement rings, wedding bands, special occasion gifts, reimagines old heirlooms into new ones and collaborates with clients to realize bespoke, one-of-kind pieces. 

Bonnie has a 30-year background running creative agencies. She is authentic about giving voice and visibility to artists and connecting you to the artist narrative to develop an examined way of buying and creating appreciation for craft and inspiration.

Photo of Jeffrey Levin and Bonnie Powers